About the Sports Awards

The IndyStar Sports Awards recognizes and honors the top athletic accomplishments in Indiana High School Sports. This event is hosted by the IndyStar and will take place Sunday, April 29, 2018 at Clowes Memorial Hall of Butler University.The show features various awards, contests and a special appearance from Indianapolis football great, Reggie Wayne. The red carpet will open at 6 p.m. and the awards show begins promptly at 7 p.m. We ask that attendees take their seats by 6:45 p.m. No food will be served during the show, however soft drinks, water, and snacks will be available for purchase.

The event is made possible through the generous support of our sponsors.

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Center Grove's Titus McCoy accepts the Comeback Player of the Year Award at the Indiana High School Sports Awards at Clowes Memorial Hall, Indianapolis. , Thursday, April 27, 2017.

Lauren Lemonds, a tennis player at Carmel was presented as a player to watch at the Indiana Sports Awards show April 27, 2017 at Clowes Memorial Hall on the campus of Butler University.
Pat McAfee joined backstage.

Halli Trinkle, tennis player at Providence High School in Clarksville was presented as a player to watch at the Indiana Sports Awards show April 27, 2017 at Clowes Memorial Hall on the campus of Butler University.
Pat McAfee joined backstage.

Naeve Koscielski, tennis player from Cathedral was presented as a player to watch at the Indiana Sports Awards show April 27, 2017 at Clowes Memorial Hall on the campus of Butler University.
She joined Pat McAfee backstage.

Hunter Gross of Franklin Community High School was presented as a player to watch at the Indiana Sports Awards show April 27, 2017 at Clowes Memorial Hall on the campus of Butler University.
Pat McAfee joined backstage.

Rugby player Tori Jones of Penn High School was presented as a player to watch at the Indiana Sports Awards show April 27, 2017 at Clowes Memorial Hall on the campus of Butler University.
Pat McAfee joined backstage.

Golfer Nick Osterburg of Perry Meridian was presented as a player to watch at the Indiana Sports Awards show April 27, 2017 at Clowes Memorial Hall on the campus of Butler University.
Pat McAfee joined backstage.

Golfer Noah Gillard of Center Grove was presented as a player to watch at the Indiana Sports Awards show April 27, 2017 at Clowes Memorial Hall on the campus of Butler University.
Pat McAfee joined backstage.

Baseball players Drey Jameson of Greenfield-Central and Keegan Watson of New Palestine are joined by Pat McAfee at the Indiana Sports Awards show April 27, 2017 at Clowes Memorial Hall on the campus of Butler University.

Softball players to watch, Alexis Holloway, Crown Point, Hannah File of Shelbyville and Danielle Watson of Penn were joined by Pat McAfee at the Indiana Sports Awards show April 27, 2017 at Clowes Memorial Hall on the campus of Butler University.

Pat McAfee joins lacross players Isaiah Vauck of Fishers, Keegan Logan of HSE and Quintin Carlisle of Cathedral. They were named "players to watch" at the Indiana Sports Awards show April 27, 2017 at Clowes Memorial Hall on the campus of Butler University.
Pat McAfee joined backstage.

Rugby player Will Vakalahi of Penn High School was presented as a player to watch at the Indiana Sports Awards show April 27, 2017 at Clowes Memorial Hall on the campus of Butler University.
Pat McAfee joined backstage.

Rugby player MiKayla Tatum of Pike was presented as a player to watch at the Indiana Sports Awards show April 27, 2017 at Clowes Memorial Hall on the campus of Butler University.
Pat McAfee joined backstage.

Rugby player Kat Gearhart of Mishawaka was presented as a player to watch at the Indiana Sports Awards show April 27, 2017 at Clowes Memorial Hall on the campus of Butler University.
Pat McAfee joined backstage.

Track and field athletes Parker Jones of Pendleton Heights and Grant Mason of Center Grove were joined by Pat McAfee at the Indiana Sports Awards show April 27, 2017 at Clowes Memorial Hall on the campus of Butler University.

Bobby Plump, 1954 Mr. Basketball, presents the Comeback Player of the Year Award to Center Grove's Titus McCoy at the Indiana High School Sports Awards at Clowes Memorial Hall, Indianapolis. , Thursday, April 27, 2017.

Gregg Doyel presents the Coach of the Year Award at the Indiana High School Sports Awards at Clowes Memorial Hall, Indianapolis. , Thursday, April 27, 2017.

Pat McAfee speaks at the Indiana High School Sports Awards at Clowes Memorial Hall, Indianapolis. , Thursday, April 27, 2017.

Track and field athletes Lynn Irby of Pike, Camille Christopher of HSE and Mikeisha Covington of Warren Central are joined by Pat McAfee at the Indiana Sports Awards show April 27, 2017 at Clowes Memorial Hall on the campus of Butler University.

Students laugh during Pat McAfee's speech at the Indiana High School Sports Awards at Clowes Memorial Hall, Indianapolis. , Thursday, April 27, 2017.

Chris Hawkins, coach of the Crispus Attucks basketball team with the trophy for the team of the year at the Indiana Sports Awards show April 27, 2017 at Clowes Memorial Hall on the campus of Butler University.

Titus McCoy of Center Grove was presented with the I Am Sport award at the Indiana Sports Awards show April 27, 2017 at Clowes Memorial Hall on the campus of Butler University.

Lynn Irby of Pike was presented with girls athlete of the year at the IndyStar Indiana Sports Awards at Clowes Memorial Hall on the campus of Butler University, Thursday April 27, 2017.

Drew Kibler of Carmel was named boys athlete of the year at the IndyStar Indiana Sports Awards at Clowes Memorial Hall on the campus of Butler University, Thursday April 27, 2017.

Miss Basketball Karissa McLaughlin of Homestead and Mr. Basketball Kris Wilkes of North Central at the Indiana Sports Awards show April 27, 2017 at Clowes Memorial Hall on the campus of Butler University.

Pat McAfee speaks at the Indiana High School Sports Awards, Thursday, April 27, 2017, at Clowes Memorial Hall, Indianapolis.

Matthew Woodruff of Roncalli was presented as a player to watch at the Indiana Sports Awards show April 27, 2017 at Clowes Memorial Hall on the campus of Butler University.
Pat McAfee joined backstage.

Titus McCoy, Center Grove High School, accepts the Comeback Player of the Year award during the 2017 Indiana Sports Awards, Thursday, April 27, 2017, A Clowes Memorial Hall.

Pat McAfee with Tyler Schwartz of DeKalb, winner of the girls cross country runner of the year at the Indiana Sports Awards show April 27, 2017 at Clowes Memorial Hall on the campus of Butler University.

Boys tennis player of the year, Patrick Fletchall of Carmel with Pat McAfee at the Indiana Sports Awards show April 27, 2017 at Clowes Memorial Hall on the campus of Butler University.

Girls golfer of the year Holly Anderson of Columbus North with Pat McAfee at the Indiana Sports Awards show April 27, 2017 at Clowes Memorial Hall on the campus of Butler University.

Pat McAfee with boys cross country athlete of the year Curtis Eckstein of Oldenburg Academy at the Indiana Sports Awards show April 27, 2017 at Clowes Memorial Hall on the campus of Butler University.

Boys soccer player Sam Bonano of Evansville with Pat McAfee at the Indiana Sports Awards show April 27, 2017 at Clowes Memorial Hall on the campus of Butler University.

Drew Minnich of Northwood is the scholar athlete award winner at the Indiana Sports Awards show April 27, 2017 at Clowes Memorial Hall on the campus of Butler University.

Bailey Maverick, Peru is the boys bowler of the year at the Indiana Sports Awards show April 27, 2017 at Clowes Memorial Hall on the campus of Butler University.

Alexandra Ross of Greenwood Christian Academy, girls bowler of the year at the Indiana Sports Awards show April 27, 2017 at Clowes Memorial Hall on the campus of Butler University.

Drew Kibler of Carmel, boys swimmer of the year at the Indiana Sports Awards show April 27, 2017 at Clowes Memorial Hall on the campus of Butler University.

Sammie Burchill of Carmel, girls swimmer of the year at the Indiana Sports Awards show April 27, 2017 at Clowes Memorial Hall on the campus of Butler University.

Nia Robinson of Carmel, girls volleyball player of the year at the Indiana Sports Awards show April 27, 2017 at Clowes Memorial Hall on the campus of Butler University.

Pat McAfee with Nia Robinson of Carmel, girls volleyball player of the year at the Indiana Sports Awards show April 27, 2017 at Clowes Memorial Hall on the campus of Butler University.

Boys soccer player Sam Bonano of Evansville with Pat McAfee at the Indiana Sports Awards show April 27, 2017 at Clowes Memorial Hall on the campus of Butler University.

Comeback player of the year, Titus McCoy of Center Grove at the Indiana Sports Awards show April 27, 2017 at Clowes Memorial Hall on the campus of Butler University.

Gymnast of the year, Claire Thompson of Carmel at the Indiana Sports Awards show April 27, 2017 at Clowes Memorial Hall on the campus of Butler University.

Braxton Lee of Brownsburg is wrestler of the year at the Indiana Sports Awards show April 27, 2017 at Clowes Memorial Hall on the campus of Butler University.

Ajanae Thomas of North Central is the courage award winner at the Indiana Sports Awards show April 27, 2017 at Clowes Memorial Hall on the campus of Butler University.

Hockey Player of the year Jared Lamothe, Bishop Dwenger at the Indiana Sports Awards show April 27, 2017 at Clowes Memorial Hall on the campus of Butler University.

IndyStar sports reporter Kyle Neddenriep presents the comeback player of the year at the Indiana Sports Awards show April 27, 2017 at Clowes Memorial Hall on the campus of Butler University.

Ajanae Thomas of North Central accepts the courage award at the Indiana Sports Awards show April 27, 2017 at Clowes Memorial Hall on the campus of Butler University.

Indianapolis Star reporter David Woods was a presenter of the scholar athlete award at the Indiana Sports Awards show April 27, 2017 at Clowes Memorial Hall on the campus of Butler University.

Nia Robinson of Cathedral is the 2017 recipient of girls volleyball player of the year at the Indiana Sports Awards show April 27, 2017 at Clowes Memorial Hall on the campus of Butler University.

Students, family and friends watch the IndyStar Indiana Sports Awards at Clowes Memorial Hall on the campus of Butler University April 27, 2017.

Tyler Schwartz of DeKalb is the recipient of the girls cross country runner of the year during the IndyStar Indiana Sports Awards at Clowes Memorial Hall on the campus of Butler University April 27, 2017.

Curtis Eckstein of Oldenberg Academy is the recipient of boys cross country runner of the year during the IndyStar Indiana Sports Awards at Clowes Memorial Hall on the campus of Butler University April 27, 2017.

Holly Anderson of Columbus North is the recipient of girls golfer of the year during the IndyStar Indiana Sports Awards at Clowes Memorial Hall on the campus of Butler University April 27, 2017.

Holly Anderson of Columbus North is the recipient of girls golfer of the year during the IndyStar Indiana Sports Awards at Clowes Memorial Hall on the campus of Butler University April 27, 2017.

Patrick Fletchall of Carmel is the recipient of the boys tennis player of the year during the IndyStar Indiana Sports Awards at Clowes Memorial Hall on the campus of Butler University April 27, 2017.

Sam Bonano of Evansville is the recipient of the boys soccer player of the year during the IndyStar Indiana Sports Awards at Clowes Memorial Hall on the campus of Butler University April 27, 2017.

Jackie Salmon, Board of director member for the Kiwanis Club of Indianapolis announces the Premier award winner for the Kiwanis Club of Indianapolis Marion County High School Female Athlete Award Alia Martin of Brebeuf during the Indiana Sports Awards at Clowes Memorial Hall on the campus of Butler University, Thursday April 27, 2017.

Girls swimmer of the year Samie Burchill of Carmel at the Indiana Sports Awards at Clowes Memorial Hall on the campus of Butler University, Thursday April 27, 2017.

Drew Kibler of Carmel is the boys swimmer of the year winner during the Indiana Sports Awards at Clowes Memorial Hall on the campus of Butler University, Thursday April 27, 2017.

Drew Minnich of Northwood accepts his award for scholar athlete at the Indiana Sports Awards show April 27, 2017 at Clowes Memorial Hall on the campus of Butler University.